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Driving and pedestrian issues along Taft Avenue

Majority of the student population of De La Salle University (DLSU) is from Metro Manila or nearby provinces. Many utilize public transportation to get to Taft Avenue, on the other hand, a good number of students bring their cars to school.      Surviving Taft Avenue For those commuting to and from DLSU, the LRT…

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Bridging individual differences and the generation gap: Who is an effective professor?

Students and professors have always had an interesting relationship.

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Part-time students weigh in on gaining experience outside the University

A certain population in the University consists of part-time students. For undergraduates, they are the ones who just enroll in a few units enabling them to pursue part-time work or hobbies. On the other hand, part-time graduate students enroll in nine units, at maximum, per term. Whether they choose to go part-time either voluntarily or…

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Disclosing the truth behind “shuffling”

Roughly a week before enlistment, a list of the next term’s course offerings is released. Students are able to plan their timetables ahead by picking their preferred time slots—and often times preferred professors—for the courses that they plan to take during the following term. A survey conducted by The LaSallian reveals that 93 out of…

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Politics aside, DAP explained

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled last July that three provisions of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), an undertaking by Philippine President Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III’s (PNoy) administration, are unconstitutional. Nevertheless, the administration has fought for the program by filing a motion of reconsideration to the SC. The administration has been defending the legitimacy of the…

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Addressing academic calendar shift woes: Pointers from UP and UST

De La Salle University (DLSU) is set to implement this shift.

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DLSU takes part in guiding neighboring barangays to achieve Millenium Development Goals

During the year 2000, the United Nation (UN) established the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDG) that are geared towards eradicating poverty, improving healthcare and education, promoting gender equality, among others. All member countries of the UN, including the Philippines, are required to accomplish these goals by 2015. In line with this, De La Salle University…

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Initiation rites in DLSU organizations

*Carissa wanted to audition for De La Salle University’s (DLSU) Animo Squad the moment she saw the recruitment booth along SJ Walk. She signed up for a spot in the open auditions and out of excitement, she arrived early at the designated venue of the tryouts. Carissa made it through the first cut; she also…

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Media practitioners recognized in 11th Lasallian Scholarum Awards

De La Salle University, through the Office for Strategic Communications (STRATCOM), held the Lasallian Scholarum Awards last September 1, at Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Now on its 11th year, the event aims to recognize outstanding media coverage of youth and educational stories. Nominations for the seven categories, spanning from print, online, and television feature stories that…

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DLSU welcomes newest batch of Star Scholars

De La Salle University officially welcomed the latest batch of Star Scholars last August 28 at the 4th Floor Multipurpose Room of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall. Regarded as the best and brightest students in the country, 12 scholars were recognized for topping last year’s DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT). In his opening remarks, President…